Boyz n the Hood Glossary

by John Singleton

Boyz n the Hood Glossary

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Hood

A (poor) neighborhood

Mafia

An organized group of criminals

'posed

Short for "supposed"

Dope

Slang for stupid

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

This weakens peoples' immune systems, increasing their likelihood for sickness (and death)

Ghetto

A run-down place occupied by poor minorities

Bogeyman

An imaginary monster/spirit designed to scare people

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